Roy W. Dean Film Grant – Fall 2026

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 31 October 2026 (13 days left) · Oxnard, United States · Documentary, Fiction, Short · Entry fees apply (details below)

About

From the Heart Productions grant for independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society. Open to documentaries, narrative features, shorts, web series and multimedia. Winner receives $3,500 cash plus $20,000+ in donated services/discounts; additional Stories That Matter and Britt Penrod cash awards.

Location

Oxnard, United States

Deadline

31 October 2026 · Deadline Fall deadline

Fees

Application fee $48; student fee $38 (with student ID).

Eligibility

Budget under $500,000; any country; any production phase from development to post; any length; live action or animated.

Categories

Documentary, Fiction, Short

Region

North America

Details checked on

7 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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